[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-607":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231532,282,"Chapter 607 - 338","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-607",607,"\u003Cp>\"Hello, friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man’s voice was clear and melodious, carrying an inexplicable rhythm, gently echoing in the spacious stairwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His demeanor was courteous, with a perfect amount of friendliness on his face, as if he were an acquaintance encountered at some upscale cocktail party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly recognized that this was the peculiar neighbor who lived in apartment 1803 below him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a coincidence to run into you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man appeared naturally familiar, stepping forward proactively to shorten the distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I visited your home the night before last, but no one answered. Are you usually busy with work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng did not answer the question but instead asked back, discreetly sizing him up from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was wearing a high-quality, pure white shirt and well-fitted casual trousers, his figure tall and slender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Patek Philippe watch on his wrist, even in the rather dim light, still exuded a low-key luxurious sheen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, despite his elite appearance, he was wearing a pair of blue flip-flops commonly found in supermarkets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This highly incongruous combination made his image appear even more peculiar, heightening Fang Cheng’s guardedness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if facing someone who just wandered out of a mental hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man beamed brightly, seemingly oblivious to Fang Cheng’s scrutinizing gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we live in the same building, we should interact more often to strengthen neighborhood relations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze wandered, settling on the overstuffed shopping bags Fang Cheng was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, he enthusiastically stepped forward a couple more steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bought so many things; aren’t they heavy? Let me help you with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng frowned imperceptibly, sidestepping to avoid the other man’s outstretched hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man seemed completely unaware of the cold demeanor keeping him at a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He persistently reached out, firmly grasping the handles of two of the bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be courteous; helping each other is what neighbors should do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s action of holding the shopping bags paused for a moment, ultimately not forcibly pulling them back, allowing him to take two bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the young man took hold of the bags, he gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expression of ease on his face instantly froze, and he grimaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodness, they are really heavy, your strength must be quite something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He enviously glanced at Fang Cheng’s well-defined arms under his short sleeves, then looked at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Climbed over a dozen floors, and you’re not even out of breath—impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he genuinely gave Fang Cheng a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng shook his head helplessly, not responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was about the same height as him, but with a frame as thin as when he first started training, looking a bit frail in clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them each carried two heavy shopping bags, slowly moving upstairs while chatting casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, friend, my name is Su Zhe. You can call me Xiao Su. What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Fang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the name Fang Cheng gave, Su Zhe repeated it, turning his head with a curious tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you do for a living? Judging by your build, are you a fitness coach or an athlete?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I’ve done both.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng replied indifferently, revealing no intention of disclosing more information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, they reached the nineteenth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them successively entered the half-open vestibule, Fang Cheng took out a key and inserted it into the lock of the security door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhe naturally put the bags on the ground, peeking inside the house curiously as the door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was instantly captivated by the large black sandbag hanging in the center of the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the huge \"beast\", his eyes immediately showed intense interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your home decor is quite unique; are you a martial artist? Mind if I take a look inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Fang Cheng with eager anticipation, like a child discovering a new toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not convenient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng answered firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhe’s smile instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently not expecting such a straightforward and ruthless refusal, with not a hint of social grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng put his key back in his pocket, then expressed thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, he picked up the other two bags at his feet, turned around, and prepared to enter the house to close the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the door was about to close, Su Zhe suddenly shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand quickly stretched out, stopping the closing door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng turned back, his brows once again furrowing, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanting to see what this odd guy was up to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Borrow some money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"??? \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s eyebrows shot up, questioning if he had misheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhe shrugged, then pointed at his own feet, saying matter-of-factly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, I can’t even afford a decent pair of shoes. I’ve been unemployed at home recently, facing financial difficulties, I can only wear flip-flops when going out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head, looking sincerely at Fang Cheng with his clear eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the saying goes, virtue has its rewards. I’ve helped you out, shouldn’t there be some sort of payback?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about... you lend me five hundred bucks to improve my quality of life?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng stared at him for a full three seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, silently put down the shopping bags, and from his pocket took out his wallet, counting six new hundred-yuan bills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Zhe’s eyes instantly lit up, as if he had seen a rare treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>",924,"2026-05-29T15:13:35.336Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","21fcb72dad5b18026f186a075f06257e93812f3a5641c7ed9bb00fab92237c10","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-608","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-606",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]